...is late this week.Work committments have left me with no time to throw together the usual load of nonsense, but it'll be the first time I've missed the weekend deadline since starting the series in March.

The 30th edition of THE WEEK ACCORDING TO GARÇON STUPIDE will appear - belatedly - on Tuesday.

In the meantime, here's an utterly brilliant interview with Shirley Phelps-Roper from Fox News, in which Julie Banderas shreds the loopy crone. The fun kicks off at around 4:00. My favourite bits: "I don't know what planet you're from", "You can't do enough sinning" and the frequent "bimbos" that fly about. Fantastic.

Thanks to my good friends at Theology Now Blog for creating the GARÇON UPDATE board! It made my day.

"I would also like to take this opportunity to squash the persistent rumours about mysterious 'disappearances' and emphasize that rural and urban areas are now enjoying a life of harmony and peace. I'm sure you're glad to hear this. And I'm happy you're glad."